Motor Technician Apprentice

1.    Develop skills required to service and repair of all types of vehicles and plant to manufacturers’ specifications and LBBD policy.

2.    Understand the health and safety requirements of the workshop to support the Service Lead Fleet and Workshop and other fleet and workshop staff in the running of the workshop to ensure that it is compliant with Health and Safety Regulations. This will include understanding and adhering to risk assessments and method statements and keeping your own area of work and communal areas within the workshop clean and tidy.

3.    Be aware that many vehicles will not be clean. Refuse collection vehicles will be presented for repair containing waste and other detritus. In this situation, have due regard to personal hygiene and be prepared and able to work on these vehicles and the particular challenges, such as odour, this presents.

4.    Support Colleagues with the maintenance of the Council’s fleet. This will include assisting in the preparation of vehicles for inspection, assisting with servicing, MOT inspections, assisting colleagues, undertaking supervised repairs appropriate to the level of experience and any other work that is appropriate to the role.

5.    Independently undertake semi-skilled repairs to vehicles as directed. This will include, but not be limited to, changing bulbs, mirrors and wiper blades, jump-starting vehicles, applying livery to vehicles.

6.    As the apprenticeship progresses and skills increase, undertake more complex workshop tasks, both supervised and unsupervised, until they are able to complete all tasks required of a motor technician.

7.    To understand how to identify parts required for jobs, how to order and receive these and the difference in suppliers, impressed stock, back orders etc.

8.    Use appropriate information technology and software to carry out the responsibilities of the post.

9.    Learn the fleet and back-office aspects of the fleet and workshop department as directed including handling enquiries at the front desk, and other verbal, written or electronic instructions.

10. Work in collaboration with other colleagues and support the tasks of the whole team.

11. To complete all paperwork and documentation in a timely and compliant manner.

12.  To maintain ongoing training as directed by the training provider. To ensure that appropriate courses and examinations are completed within the agreed timescales.

13. As an apprentice, it is an essential requirement for your continued employment under the scheme to attend and engage with learning at college and/or obtain relevant qualifications.

14.  To have a ‘car’ class ‘B’ full driving licence or obtain this licence within 18months of your 17th birthday and, if over 18, be prepared to obtain the same licence within 6 months of appointment.

15. Depending on prior experience, qualifications and suitability, undertake either the Level 2 Autocare Technician apprenticeship or the Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) apprenticeship.

a.    Entry requirements will depend on the apprenticeship standard to be undertaken and the training provider’s eligibility criteria, including English and maths requirements where applicable. These will be confirmed as part of the recruitment and enrolment process.